Regional Support Officer - London

Job Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging person to join out small team as Regional Support Office to help deliver the work we do across Greater London. The Regional Support Officer is the first point of contact to the London Region for those living with diabetes, their families and carers, health care professionals, external organisations and the general public. 

Interviews: 4 October 2019    

Role Responsibility

This role is key in ensuring the smooth running of the London region. A small part of the role is around administrative systems including GDPR. The main part of the role is supporting the rest of the London region team to deliver events, training sessions and following up on information needed by external organisations. To support this work a small number of office volunteers are managed by the post holder. The Regional Support Officer will work with external organisations to organise the delivery of awareness events and talks. Whilst the majority of the role is within the London region team the Regional Support Officer also works with the wider organisation representing the team and on occasions externally to represent the organisation.

The Ideal Candidate

Will be highly organised with great written and oral communication skills. They will be used to working in a small team but self–motivated and used to juggling priorities. They will be experienced in planning events from venue finding to delegate management to delivery. Having excellent customer service skills they will be experienced in working with a range of people from different backgrounds and ethnicities. They will be able to work occasional weekends and evenings to support the events they have organised.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working 
• Discounts on gym membership and days out 
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan 
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time.  There are currently 3.8 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and 1 million more with undiagnosed Type 2.

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do.  And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies.  And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list. 

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do - Click here

Diabetes UK